Excitement gripped the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as the first of two wedding ceremonies took place for the heir to the throne, Prince Guillaume, and his fiancee, Countess Stephanie de Lannoy. On October 19, 2012 the couple married in a civil ceremony at the Hotel de Ville in Luxembourg. The bride and groom’s family were in attendance, including the groom’s parents, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. Stephanie wore a cream colored Chanel suit. The couple greeted the crowds outside who gathered to give them their good wishes. On October 20th, the couple will marry in a Roman Catholic ceremony at the city’s cathedral. Photos by Getty Images.

The groom’s sister and brother, Princess Alexandra and Prince Sebastian, with their parents, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg

Henri and Maria Teresa, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, the groom’s parents